Oktoberfest 2018 will begin at the end of the usual parade ”Wiesn-Einzug der Festwirte und Brauereien” with the symbolic opening of the first cask by the mayor during the famous opening ceremony “O’ zapft is” at 12.00 on 22 September, and will finish at 23.30 on 7 October. The halls will open during the week at 10.00 and at weekends at 09.00 hrs, closing at 23.00 (except for a few halls that will postpone closing time until one at night). During the 16 days of Oktoberfest the program is marked by several events that are now... Read more >>

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Below discover how to get around inside the Theresienwiese, and take a virtual tour of the Wiesn; by scrolling the map discover where the small and large tents are, the public services, rescue points, the... Read more >>

The main and distinctive feature of the Oktoberfest are the large tents of the 6 historic breweries in Munich! There are 14 large tents in total and they all differ from one other in terms of atmosphere, the culinary delights and of course the beer served, making it difficult to decide where to spend the day! Each with its own history, each with its own style, each with its... Read more >>

There are over 8,500 seats in the Augustiner.
For many it is the best tent in which to spend the Oktoberfest, it is certainly distinguished from the others by more than one element; indeed... Read more >>

This tent has 8,400 seats after the latest extension in 2010.
Since 1963, this tent has been managed by the Heide family, to date by seven generations, and is named after the owner's daughter,... Read more >>

The Fischer-Vroni is one of the smaller tents among the 14 of the Oktoberfest, with approximately 3,800 seats.
The name gives away its identity, indeed great fish dishes are served here, mackerel is the... Read more >>

It is one of the smaller tents with approximately 3,000 seats, frequented by high society eager to stay away from noisy crowds.
It made its entrance at the Wiesn in 1971, and is distinguished... Read more >>

With around 9,500 seats, it is one of the largest tents at the Oktoberfest.
Visible from both sides of the Wiesn with its 37 meter high tower, its distinguishing feature is however, a four... Read more >>

The Schottenhamel has 9,000 seats, taking into account the indoor seating and the Biergarten. It is here that the customary tradition "O'zapft is" is celebrated, and it is here every year that the... Read more >>

This is the largest tent at the Oktoberfest with 10,900 seats (8,450 indoor!), as well as being the preferred choice of the Bayern Munich players and fans. The name originates from the era... Read more >>

The Oktoberfest is not only famous for beer, its cuisine, its traditional outfits, its over indulgences and its music, but also for its Luna Park, rich in attractions, some of which are centuries old, others ultra modern, with a particular attention for lovers of both thrills and speed, for both children and families. The amusement park is open daily from 10 am until midnight. Many visitors to the Wiesn the... Read more >>

The Oktoberfest is not only made up of the 14 large tents but is also composed of 21 smaller tents that not only increase the variety of choice but also offer an ideal atmosphere to enjoy the true atmosphere of the Oktoberfest. Some of them have been at Wiesn for centuries and represent a piece of the history of the festival, some of them offer a quiet family environment, others a young and "alternative" atmosphere. In the "small" tents, the seating ranges from a minimum of 60 to a maximum of almost 900, the beer is the same served in the large tents and some of them also offer exotic cocktails or a... Read more >>

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What's your favourite big tent of the Oktoberfest? To vote simply select the one that you prefer!

AUGUSTINER-BRÄU 21 %

HOFBRAÜ-FESTZELT 19 %

PAULANER / WINZERER FÄHNDL 14 %

LÖWENBRÄU-FESTZELT 13 %

PSCHORRBRÄU-FESTHALLE / BRÄUROSL 4%

SCHOTTENHAMEL FESTZELT 4%

FISCHER-VRONI 3%

SCHÜTZEN FESTZELT 3%

ARMBRUSTSCHÜTZENZELT 2%

HACKER FESTZELT 2%

HIPPODROM 2%

WEINZELT 2%

OCHSENBRATEREI 2%

KÄFER‘S WIESN-SCHÄNKE 1%

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Want to go to Oktoberfest but have no idea what days will have a greater turnout or which are the days when it will be easier to find a place to sit inside the halls? Here you will find the expected turnout during each of the days of the Oktoberfest.